Richard Cardus

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Richard Cardus
Full nameRichard Michael Cardus
Date of birth (1956-05-23) 23 May 1956 (age 67)
Place of birth Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1979 England 2 (0)

Richard Michael Cardus (born 23 May 1956) is an English former rugby union international. [1]

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A native of Leeds, Cardus was a centre and played for his local side Roundhay, from where he received his England call up. He was capped twice in the 1979 Five Nations, against France at Twickenham and Wales at Cardiff. [2]

Cardus captained Wasps RFC to the club's inaugural John Player Cup final in 1985–86. [3] During his time with the Wasps, he was a London Division representative player, appearing against touring sides such as the All Blacks. [2]

Moving to Wales through his work, Cardus continued his rugby career with Cardiff RFC. [2]

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References

  1. Cooper, Terry (22 February 1979). "Cardus speed crucial says Sandy". Western Daily Press .
  2. 1 2 3 "Centre Cardus chooses Cardiff". South Wales Echo . 1 October 1986.
  3. "We're going to have a go, says Wasps captain". The Daily Telegraph . 26 April 1986.